Your outdoor evenings deserve a touch of magic and mystery. With solar garden lanterns, transform your outdoor space into a fairytale setting with soft light and careful decoration.
The charm of solar lanterns
Solar lanterns are not just a source of light, they're also a decorative element in their own right. With their varied designs, intriguing lighting effects and soothing colors, they offer a unique visual spectacle that adds a touch of originality to your outdoor spaces.
Expert tips for lighting your outdoor spaces
Lighting a small garden
Lighting a small garden may seem tricky, but with a few judiciously placed solar lanterns, you can create a welcoming and attractive outdoor space. It's important not to overload your garden with overpowering lights. A warm, intimate atmosphere is often preferable to an over-lit garden that could resemble a soccer pitch.
We recommend using a few medium-powered solar lanterns to reach the various corners and levels of your small garden. In addition to these, consider using decorative solar lanterns to highlight specific areas. You can hang them from tree branches or place them on low walls for soft, romantic lighting.
Terrace lighting
The terrace is an extension of your home, an outdoor space where you can relax, eat, read or simply enjoy the scenery. To light up this space, we suggest you use free-standing solar lanterns, which are perfect for a warm, intimate atmosphere.
If your terrace is bordered by posts or columns, consider hanging solar lanterns from them. You can also use solar lanterns with filigree patterns to add a touch of sparkle and color to your space.
For a touch of originality, don't hesitate to use solar lanterns in different colors. Blue, orange, purple and green lanterns create a captivating play of light after dark. As well as providing functional lighting, these solar lanterns add an aesthetic dimension that's sure to appeal to your guests.
Lighting a city balcony
Lighting a city balcony requires a certain finesse to create a private, comfortable space without attracting unwanted attention. To achieve this, opt for solar lanterns offering soft, subdued lighting. Lanterns with filigree patterns are particularly suitable, as they create a delicate play of light without being too dazzling.
You can hang them from your balcony railings or place them on a table for a romantic dinner by candlelight. For a touch of color, consider colored solar lanterns. They'll bring a festive atmosphere to your balcony while preserving your privacy.
Lighting a large garden
A large garden offers many lighting possibilities. With solar lanterns, you can create different spaces and moods to suit your needs and desires.
Pool lighting: Place solar lanterns around your pool to create a path of light. This will add a touch of elegance to your space and ensure everyone's safety after dark. For a more festive atmosphere, you can also float solar lanterns on the water of your pool.
Vegetable garden lighting: Your vegetable garden can also benefit from solar lighting. Use plantable solar lanterns to mark the paths between your vegetable patches or to highlight certain plants. This will add charm to your vegetable garden and make it more functional after dark.
Lighting an arbour: An arbour is an ideal place to relax in a large garden. For soft, warm lighting, hang filigree solar lanterns from the arbor structure. You can also place them on tables to create a romantic, inviting atmosphere.
In conclusion
Whether you have a small balcony in the city or a large garden in the country, there's always a stylish and effective way to use solar lanterns to beautify your outdoor space. At Garden ID, we're convinced that lighting plays a key role in the design of your garden. So let your imagination run wild and make your outdoor space a magical place to be.
6 frequently asked questions about solar lanterns
Solar lanterns are equipped with photovoltaic cells, a rechargeable battery, an LED light and a photo-resistor. During the day, the photovoltaic cells absorb solar energy and charge the battery. At night, the photo-resistor detects the absence of light, activating the battery and switching on the LED light.
One of the main advantages is their ease of installation, as they require no external wiring or power source. They're also environmentally friendly, reducing your electricity bill. What's more, they're safe around water features such as ponds and swimming pools because they don't use electricity.
Rechargeable batteries in solar lanterns generally last around two years with proper maintenance. LED bulbs can operate for up to 100,000 hours each, and are often non-replaceable.
Solar lanterns need to be cleaned regularly to remove any dust or mud, so that they can store energy efficiently. Since they are less efficient in winter or on cloudy days, it may be a good idea to store them indoors during rainy or snowy seasons. Switch them off (off position of the on/off button) and store them in a dark, dry place.
Although designed to withstand a variety of weather conditions, solar lanterns should not be left outside in snowy conditions. It's also advisable not to expose them to violent storms, as they could be damaged.
As maintenance-free devices, it's perfectly possible to leave your solar lanterns on all the time. Most smart solar lanterns switch on and off automatically at sunrise and sunset, without manual intervention. However, to maximize the life of your solar lanterns, it may be preferable to switch them off when not in use for long periods.